By Sarah Grifaldo and Kelsey Rogers Hello CEC members and newsletter subscribers. My name is Sarah Grifaldo. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I attended the University of Houston and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Minor in Law and Policy. My position is funded through the Engaging Diverse Communities in Conservation grant acquired…
By Samantha Page As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, it’s worth remembering that everything we celebrate, from every ingredient on our plates to every tradition we share, exists because of the environment we depend on. Our food, our water, our air, and our very existence come from the natural systems that sustain us. This holiday offers the perfect…
By Leah Cast When Dr. Anna Weiss set out to demystify bioswales, she didn’t publish a paper – she packed the solution into a bag. The academic scientist and former professor is the inventor of Bioswale in a Bag, a portable, visually engaging teaching tool that’s transforming how environmental educators explain nature-based solutions. Developed in collaboration with Green Galveston, the hands-on…